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  • Ski in winter season, view from ski run at mountains and Val Thorens resort in sunny day in France, Alps.
    Europe

    3 of the most beautiful places to ski in Europe

    ByIlya April 21, 2024

    Are you considering a winter vacation to Europe? Are you keen to uncover some of the most picturesque spots to glide down the slopes and sample traditional cuisine? Then you’re in the right place! Here, we explore three incredibly beautiful places to ski in Europe where you’re sure to create unforgettable memories. The Dolomites, Italy…

    🏷️ ski resorts, skiing
  • View of a yellow sunset on the Indian River, Florida from the A1A highway. The sun shines through the palm leaves
    Florida | North America | USA

    Exploring the Indian River Lagoon A Unique Biodiversity Hotspot

    ByIlya April 21, 2024

    Ever wished to travel to a place teeming with life yet somewhere not too far from the cozy suburbs? Florida’s Indian River Lagoon might just be the spot you’re looking for! This estuary system stretches along 40% of Florida’s east coast and is home to various flora and fauna you can witness for yourself. (1)…

    🏷️ lagoon, nature
  • Monarch Butterflies on the tree branches at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacan, Mexico, a World Heritage Site
    Mexico | North America

    Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan: Celebrating Spirits and Nature’s Wonders

    ByJenny April 18, 2024

    For centuries, people in the Michoacan state of Mexico have celebrated the arrival of millions of vibrant monarch butterflies every October. Local lore states that the beautiful orange fluttering creatures are the spirits of deceased loved ones who arrive just in time to participate in Mexico‘s jubilant Day of the Dead celebrations. The Monarch Butterfly…

    🏷️ forest, natural wonders, World Heritage Site
  • Blue sky and clouds over the Garden of the Gods rock formations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The bushes and vegetation are a lush green against the red rock formations
    Colorado | North America | USA

    Visit Garden of the Gods in Colorado

    ByJenny April 17, 2024

    In the mid-1800s, a young surveyor in what we now know as Colorado Springs named Rufus Cable stated that an array of whimsical red rock formations that he had stumbled upon while in the line of duty were so stately and beautiful that they looked like a meeting place for the gods. Thus, one of…

    🏷️ geology, rock formation, rock formations
  • Grotto Cave, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario
    Canada | North America

    Visit a Shimmering Sea Cave in Bruce Peninsula National Park

    ByJenny April 15, 2024

    Canada is home to some of the loveliest natural scenery on Earth, so when a Canadian natural wonder is popular—you know that it is one of the most breathtakingly gorgeous sights that you will ever see. The Bruce Peninsula Grotto—which is often simply referred to as The Grotto—is without a doubt one of Canada’s most…

    🏷️ cave, caves, grotto, National Park, National parks
  • The Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street, one of the famous tourist attractions in London, November 15, 2012, England
    Europe | London | UK

    Visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum in London

    ByJenny April 13, 2024September 25, 2024

    In the late 1800s, British author and doctor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a novel called A Study in Scarlet about a discerning detective named Sherlock Holmes and his brainy companion Dr. Watson. Thus, the most celebrated fictional crime-solving duo in history graced the page for the first time. It is estimated that Sherlock Holmes…

    🏷️ museum, museums
  • Warren Falls in the Green Mountains of Vermont in the Fall
    Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | North America | Rhode Island | USA | Vermont

    Unveiling New England’s Hidden Gems A Guide to Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventures

    ByIlya April 13, 2024

    Craving for a unique trip in the U.S.? Then, pack your bags for New England! This region encompasses six statesβ€”Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. It has an estimated population of 14.2 million as of 2022, but there are many hidden gems here you can enjoy, minus the crowds. (1) If you’re…

    🧠 Evergreen
    🏷️ hidden gems, travel tips
  • Haines Shoe House, York Pa
    North America | Pennsylvania | USA

    Haines Shoe House: Step into History in a Boot-Shaped House

    ByJenny April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

    In 1948, enterprising shoe salesman Mahlon Haines decided that the best way to increase sales at his ever-expanding collection of shoe stores was to build a giant shoe-shaped house in York, Pennsylvania that would pique the interest of passing motorists. Haines reportedly requested that an architect build a house that looked like a work boot…

    🏷️ architecture, home, house

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